Top Tips from "America's Toughest Trainer"

Secrets from Jillian Michaels' new book, Slim for Life.

Butler County Times Gazette

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Posted Mar. 27, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Posted Mar. 27, 2013 at 12:01 AM

We get so many DVDs and books in particular that itís hard to keep up. Iím thinking I should launch a project where I try a different DVD every day, just to see if I can stand it (stay tuned for that one). But I did make it a point to get to†Biggest Loser†trainer Jillian Michaelsí new book,†Slim for Life: My Insider Secrets to Simple, Fast, and Lasting Weight Loss, and I have to say I was impressed. I found Jillianís combination of mostly sensible tips for eating healthfully and cutting calories, maximizing your workout time, and staying motivated really practical, and while some of the advice is tried-and-true (when it comes to weight loss and fitness, itís hard to get too creative), Jillian manages to keep it fresh for the most part.

And since I have Jillian on the brain (spoiler alert: Sheíll be featured on the cover of our April issue!), I thought Iíd cherry pick some of the best tips in†Slim for Life†for this post. Here goes...